Sample Shots

Ok, finally here're some sample shots taken with the EOS 1D (converted RAWs).
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the full-size
images are supplied in JPEG2000 format. You should be able to display the images in most modern imaging
applications such as Photoshop. This is a measurement to limit the bandwidth which is a scarce resource.

If you prefer to watch the full-size samples in your Internet Explorer browser you may try the
JPEG2000 ActiveX Control (Windows) plug-in.
I've checked out a few plug-ins for Mozilla/Opera but haven't really found a good one. Firefox will
open IE if you install the ActiveX Control above.

The Canon EOS 1D shots kindly provided by Markus Stamm!

Make

Canon

Model

EOS 1D

ISO Speed

400

Focal Length

24mm

Exposure Data:

f/1.4 @ 1/80s

Size

1615x2465

Make

Canon

Model

EOS 1D

ISO Speed

400

Focal Length

24.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/2.0 @ 1/25s

Size

2492x1657

Make

Canon

Model

EOS 350D

ISO Speed

200

Focal Length

24mm

Exposure Data:

f/8.0 @ 1/640s

Size

2312x3472

Make

Canon

Model

EOS 350D

ISO Speed

200

Focal Length

24.0mm

Exposure Data:

f/10.0 @ 1/500s

Size

2312x3472

Verdict

The Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L left some mixed feelings during the tests.
The peak performance is about the best that I've seen at this focal length but it is reached
late (f/8). The center quality is surely very impressive throughout the tested aperture
range but this isn't quite as true for the borders which are soft at f/1.4 and the quality
only increases slowly towards medium aperture settings. The distortion and CA
figures are acceptable for such a lens but vignetting is way too pronounced on an APS-C
DSLR even though the problem is only visible at f/1.4. The build quality is typical
for a Canon L grade lens - simply superb.

If you're looking for a high performance lens the EF 24mm f/1.4 USM L may be
an option but if you don´t need an ultra-large aperture it seems pointless to invest a
magnitude more here.